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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 640.35 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 640.35 and 357.28 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 640.35 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/640.35 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 640.35 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 228,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,782.65/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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